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Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge & Caves is a visitor attraction in the Mendip Hills gorge at Cheddar, with show caves, gorge cliff walks and a clifftop lookout. Rock climbing and caving sessions usually run from mid-February to October. Opening hours vary through the year, so most visitors plan a full day.

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Where to stay

  • CheddarVillage at the foot of the gorge, walkable to the caves
  • AxbridgeSmall town about 3 miles west on the 126 bus route
  • WellsCathedral city about 8 miles east
  • Weston-super-MareSeaside town about 15 miles away with the nearest main rail station
  • WedmoreVillage about 5 miles south

Getting there

  • By road, leave the M5 at junction 22 and take the A38 north for about 7 miles, following brown signs
  • Coming from the east, the A303 and A361 lead to Shepton Mallet, then the A371 to Cheddar
  • FIRST bus 126 links Weston-super-Mare, Axbridge, Cheddar and Wells (a 826 variant runs on Sundays)
  • On-site parking, including spaces for disabled visitors
TipWeston-super-Mare is the nearest railway station served by the 126 bus; confirm the timetable with FIRST before travelling, as Sunday services are less frequent.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Cheddar Gorge & Caves?

Cheddar: Village at the foot of the gorge, walkable to the caves. Axbridge: Small town about 3 miles west on the 126 bus route. Wells: Cathedral city about 8 miles east. Weston-super-Mare: Seaside town about 15 miles away with the nearest main rail station. Wedmore: Village about 5 miles south.

How do I get to Cheddar Gorge & Caves?

By road, leave the M5 at junction 22 and take the A38 north for about 7 miles, following brown signs. Coming from the east, the A303 and A361 lead to Shepton Mallet, then the A371 to Cheddar. FIRST bus 126 links Weston-super-Mare, Axbridge, Cheddar and Wells (a 826 variant runs on Sundays). On-site parking, including spaces for disabled visitors.

Any tips for visiting Cheddar Gorge & Caves?

Weston-super-Mare is the nearest railway station served by the 126 bus; confirm the timetable with FIRST before travelling, as Sunday services are less frequent.

Which airport is closest to Cheddar Gorge & Caves?

The nearest airport on this site is Bristol Airport, about 7 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.